A deeper look at accessibility: what to do, how to do it, and why it matters.

Jan 15, 2026 · Accessibility: Essential knowledge Section508.gov This site provides guidance for federal agencies on several topics in IT accessibility, including creating accessible websites and documents, …

An introduction to accessibility Understand how to approach accessibility for all What is accessibility? In the federal government, accessibility means that agencies must give disabled employees and …

Accessibility guidelines help us address specific, ability-based patterns of user experience (UX). USWDS builds these baseline UX needs into its design language, components, guidance, and layouts.

Accessibility and Plain Language We Have a Lot in Common! Goal: make it possible for everyone to understand and act on content Cognitive function decreases when you’re in a hurry, distracted, tired, …

Resources Accessibility - Material Design WebAIM: Web Accessibility for Designers Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 references: 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence 2.4.6 Headings and …

Getting started Accessibility is usability for people who interact with products differently. Your role is to help the team approach accessibility as a facet of user experience rather than checklist of …

Adopting digital accessibility best practices ensures we are serving the diverse needs of both the public and the federal workforce. Aside from the legal requirements, accessibility is good for business. …

Test the radio buttons in your project USWDS tests components in isolation. You need to test the radio buttons component in the context of your own site to ensure compliance with Section 508 …

Getting started Product managers play a vital role in communicating accessibility requirements early in the project lifecycle, ensuring each team member knows their responsibility, and keeping the team …